press proof

noun

, Printing.

1. the last proof examined before matter goes to press.

Word History and Origins

Origin of press proof¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Somebody might have set it up letterpress or Linotype, and ran a press proof; I do not know.

From Project Gutenberg

He was persecuted and vilified every day of his life; but, like my husband, he was press-proof.

From Project Gutenberg